Description
Crispy Air Fryer Shrimp delivers a light crunch and succulent interior, making it a delicious appetizer or snack with a healthier twist on classic fried shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the coating: In a medium bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: In one bowl, place the flour. In another, beat the eggs.
- Coat the shrimp: Dip each shrimp into the flour, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat it in the breadcrumb blend.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange shrimp in the basket in a single layer.
- Cook for about 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
Choose fresh or previously frozen shrimp for the best flavor. Don’t skip the preheating for consistent cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg